THOMAS WEIFORD, CRC, D/ABVE 9220 SW Barber Blvd, Suite Portland, OR (503)

Transcription

1 THOMAS WEIFORD, CRC, D/ABVE 9220 SW Barber Blvd, Suite Portland, OR (503) NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS : * Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC #13356), National Board for Rehabilitation Certification. * American Board of Vocational Experts, Diplomate (ABVE # 01000) EDUCATION: University of Idaho Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling with Major in Rehabilitation Counseling (1978). Scholastic Honors (Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation Counseling Core Program). University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling Major Scholastic Honors (1974). Rehabilitation Curriculum for both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees; provided training in medical and psychological aspects of disability. Particular emphasis on psychological testing, medical issues, counseling and placement of disabled individuals. University of Florida / Rehabilitation Training Institute Obtained Advanced Life Care Planner Certification: REHABILITATION EXPERIENCE: Current Position: Rehabilitation Counselor/Vocational Expert Weiford Case Management and Consultation present

2 Page 2 Perform vocational evaluations and employment services for impaired individuals. Services include vocational testing, plan development and job placement services. Provide medical and case management services for catastrophically impaired children and adults. Perform analysis of diminution of earning capacity. Previous Rehabilitation Experience: Position: Rehabilitation Counselor/Program Manager Rainier Case Management, Inc Vancouver, Washington Perform vocational evaluations and employment services for impaired individuals. This includes vocational testing, plan development and job placement services. Provide medical and case management services for catastrophically impaired children and adults. Perform analysis of diminution of earning capacity. Additional responsibilities included: recruit, train and manage all Occupational Analysts in the State of Washington. Perform quality control assistance and training to the Rehabilitation Counselors in the State of Washington. Position: Rehabilitation Coordinator/Federal L&H System State Accident Insurance Fund Managed the provision of vocational assistance services operating within the standards and regulations set forth by the Department of Labor. Assisted the Federal Claims Unit as well as the Federal Legal Unit in properly understanding the appropriate utilization of vocational counselors/experts. Worked in conjunction with the Department of Labor staff in providing appropriate rehabilitation services and resolving disputes. Position: National Director of Rehabilitation Reliance Insurance Company

3 Page 3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Responsible for nationwide administration and management of rehabilitation programs. Duties included responsibility for the following: (1) implemented and directed rehabilitation policy and procedures nationwide; (2) directed and supervised rehabilitation counselors/nurses; (3) hiring, promotion and salary administration of rehabilitation counselors and nurses; (4) training on rehabilitation (medical and vocational) principles at offices nationwide; and, (5) provided technical expertise on catastrophic cases nationwide. Position: West Coast Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator Reliance Insurance Company Duties included providing rehabilitation assistance/expertise to claims staff; assisted in establishing West Coast rehabilitation policies and procedures, provided training on vocational rehabilitation issues to West Coast claims offices; established and implemented a disability management program with numerous employers utilizing light duty and ergonomic principles; provided technical expertise on catastrophic cases. Position: Rehabilitation Counselor Stonebridge Rehabilitation Associates Provided a range of vocational services in Oregon and Washington for Industrial Injured adults. This included: vocational assessments, vocational testing, plan development, and job placement. Called upon to perform testimony work as an expert witness in the area of feasibility for employment on Workers' Compensation cases. Position: Rehabilitation Counselor International Rehabilitation Associates Vocational assessments, rehabilitation counseling, plan development and job placement services. Casework was primarily with Industrial Injured adults referred by insurance carriers and by the Oregon Workers' Compensation Department.

4 Page 4 Position: Assessment Specialist Hope Cottages, Inc Anchorage, Alaska Responsible for evaluation of independent living skills of handicapped residents. Translated assessment reports into specific treatment programs for the disabled residents. Assisted in the intake and referral process. Position: Workshop Supervisor Rehabilitation Industries of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Primary responsibilities: Established treatment strategies for clients for transition into the labor market. Assigned the disabled clients to appropriately designed workstations in the rehabilitation workshop setting. Supervised two staff assistants. REHABILITATION PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED; (Representative sample) * Rehabilitation in Federal System (Longshore and Harbor workers). * Vocational Assessment of the Catastrophically Impaired Adult * Value and Methods of Implementing Disability Programs. * Utilization of Rehabilitation Services in the Workers' Compensation Arena. * Utilization of Rehabilitation Services in the Liability Arena. * Catastrophic Case Management. * Wage Loss/Employability Analysis. * Ethical Considerations for the Rehabilitation Professional. * Life Care Planning from the Vocational and Medical Perspective * Pediatric Life Care Planning / Vocational Considerations and Analysis * Defense Based Act / Vocational Considerations

5 Page 5 UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR: Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Portland State University VOCATIONAL EXPERT: Office of Hearings and Appeals, Social Security Administration, Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Experts / Admitted as a Vocational Expert witness in State and Federal jurisdictions PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS: * International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals * American Board of Vocational Experts